St Petersburg Pulkovo Airport is located 14km (9 miles) south of St Petersburg.

Airport code

LED

Airport news

As of March 28, 2014, all airline flights are operated from the new Terminal-1 of Pulkovo airport, which replaced the two older terminals that have now closed.

Driving directions

The airport is a 30 minute drive from the centre of St Petersburg. Start by heading south along Sadovaya Street, before taking a left onto southbound Moskovsky Prospekt. Continue straight onto the M20 until you reach junction E95, a turnoff that leads directly to the airport.

Car rental

Car hire companies, Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Naprokat and Sixt operate at the airport. The car rental desk is located on the ground floor of the terminal.

Public transport and taxis

Bus:
City buses number 39 and 39A connect the airport with the Moskovskaya metro station in the centre of St Petersburg. Bus 39 (journey time: 30-35 minutes; fare: 25py6) leaves the airport every 12-20 minutes, while the 39A express non stop city bus (journey time: 15-20 minutes; fare: 25py6) departs from the airport every 25-30 minutes. Both buses leave from the bus stop outside the Arrivals exit.
Shuttle:
Travellers can take the K39 minivan service to reach the city centre in 15-20 minutes (fare: 36py6). The minivan service departs from the bus stop outside Arrivals every 5 minutes.There are also minibuses that are only marginally more expensive than local buses; these depart for St Petersburg from outside both terminals and run to Moskovskaya metro station.
Taxi:
Fully licensed taxis are in operation at the airport with Taxi Pulkovo counters being located in the arrivals hall on the first floor of the terminal. The fare into the city is a fixed rate that ranges from 600py6 to 900py6 depending on distance.

Car parking

St Petersburg Pulkovo Airport provides several parking options for passengers. P1, P2 and p3 are all short-term parking lots and are located within walking distance of the terminal, while p4, the long-term lot, is further away and connected by a free shuttle operating every 15 minutes.

Information and help desks

An information kiosk (tel: +7 812 337 3444) is located on the ground floor of the terminal directly in front of the main entrance.

Airport Facilities

Money:
ATMs are available in Arrivals and Departures. A fully operational bank, including currency exchange services, is available in Arrivals.
Communications:
A post office is available on the second floor. Wi-Fi is available on the ground floor of the terminal.
Food:
There is a selection of cafés, bars and restaurants at St Petersburg Pulkovo Airport. Options include several fast food chains, coffee shops and an Irish style bar.
Shopping:
There are a number of shops at St Petersburg Pulkovo Airport including newsagents, flower shops and souvenir retailers. Duty-free shopping is available in the terminal.
Luggage:
A lost and found booth is located on the ground floor in Arrivals near the baggage claim. For any luggage lost during a flight, contact the airline directly.
Other facilities:
Other facilities available at St Petersburg Pulkovo Airport include a pharmacy, first aid centre and baby changing facilities.

Conference and business facilities

There are three business lounges (tel: +7 812 704 3434) at the airport, two domestic and one international, that offer passengers a quiet space to work and include complimentary drinks, snacks and newspapers.The Park Inn Pulkovskaya Hotel (tel: +7 812 740 3900; www.parkinn.com(Opens an external website in a new tab)) provides business and conference facilities, including a conference hall for up to 600 delegates, meeting rooms for 60 delegates, and a business centre. A translation service is also available for conferences. Crowne Plaza St Petersburg Airport (tel: +7 812 240 4200; www.ichotelsgroup.com(Opens an external website in a new tab)) also has meeting space.

Disabled facilities

St Petersburg Pulkovo Airport is accessible for disabled passengers. There are lifts and designated toilets in the terminal, and an ambulift is available for boarding or disembarking. Passengers requiring special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel and also contact the airport’s special assistance hotline (tel: +7 921 981 8344).

Airport hotels

There are no on-site hotels at St Petersburg Pulkovo Airport. However, there is an adequate selection of hotels nearby, along with more luxurious options located in the city centre.

Pulkovskaya HotelPulkovskaya Hotel is located 5km (3 miles) from St Petersburg Pulkovo Airport and provides a free shuttle bus service to/from the airport and city centre. Facilities include a business centre, fitness club, meeting rooms and three restaurants.1 Pobedy SquareSt Petersburg, RussiaTel: (812) 740 3900.Web: www.parkinn.com(Opens an external website in a new tab)

Crowne Plaza St Petersburg AirportPart of the AirportCity complex next to the airport, the Crowne Plaza is linked to the terminals by a shuttle bus service. It boasts a health club, restaurant and meeting rooms.Startovaya 6St Petersburg, RussiaTel: (812) 240 4200.Web: www.ichotelsgroup.com(Opens an external website in a new tab)